How to Make Personalized Instant Oatmeal

How to Make Personalized Instant Oatmeal

I’m a bit of an oatmeal fanatic. Yes, it’s a tad strange. But if you’re going to be addicted to a breakfast food, at least I chose one of our Greatist superfoods. The tricky part is that I tend to completely despise those prepackaged instant oatmeal packets. They’re often over-sugared and about double the necessary portion. So, when I came across this post on The Kitchn last year, I jumped for joy. Make my own, personalized flavors and portions of instant oatmeal? Don’t have to ask me twice! The best part? You can literally throw whatever you want into it plus can mix and match between each baggie, too. Here’s the basic recipe, with a few suggestions for fun flavorings:

Place mixture in airtight container or divide into single-serve portions in baggies. Usually, it’s a heaping ½ cup. (If you think that’s too big a serving for you, you can cut it down and just have more single servings.

TO EAT: Mix the oats with ¾ cup boiling water. Stir to combine, and let sit for 3 minutes. As with any oatmeal, you can use milk instead of water if you so desire!

Do you have any favorite personalized oatmeal flavorings? Share with us in the comments below!